At the Winter Olympics in Italy, American athletes are speaking out, Vice President JD Vance was booed, and some locals are protesting against ICE. Some are asking if the US has achieved “villain” status. Experts say moments like these underscore the loss of American standing on the world stage under President Donald Trump. But is this a brand problem, or something deeper? 
For more: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/09/politics/trumps-growing-volatility-is-putting-the-world-on-edge">Trump’s growing volatility is putting the world on edge</a> 
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Guest: Stephen Collinson, CNN Senior Reporter 
Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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